Let us walk through the six Tamil seasons, from the cool mist of winter to the vibrant heat of summer.
Kaar Kaalam marks the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon. The skies darken with heavy clouds, and the parched earth receives its first major drenching. It is a time of thunderstorms, cool winds, and lush greenery. tamil seasons
Each season spans two Tamil months, aligning with the Sun's transition through the zodiac signs. The Six Tamil Seasons (Aaru Kaalangal) Season (Tamil) English Meaning Tamil Months Gregorian Period (இளவேனில்) Early Summer Chithirai, Vaikasi Mid-April to Mid-June Muthuvenil (முதுவேனில்) High Summer Aani, Aadi Mid-June to Mid-August Kar (கார்) Rainy / Monsoon Aavani, Purattasi Mid-August to Mid-October Koothir (கூதிர்) Autumn / Chill Aippasi, Karthigai Mid-October to Mid-December Munpani (முன்பனி) Margazhi, Thai Mid-December to Mid-February Pinpani (பின்பனி) Maasi, Panguni Mid-February to Mid-April ☀️ The Summer Phases: Ilavenil & Muthuvenil Let us walk through the six Tamil seasons,
Mid-August to Mid-October (Aadi – Avani) It is a time of thunderstorms, cool winds, and lush greenery